Clerical Assistant

Fife Council; Colinsburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on products and services

Job summary

Fife Council is seeking a Clerical Assistant to provide front line clerical support in a Primary or Nursery School. The postholder will respond to changes in procedures and IT systems and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office, under supervision of the Headteacher or Admin Assistant/Coordinator.

Applicants must have a minimum of SCQF level 4 qualifications including English and Maths, and will need PVG scheme membership before appointment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 qualifications at SCQF level 4, including English and Maths.
• Before confirming appointment, PVG scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland is required.
• Must become a member of the PVG scheme.

Responsibilities

• Provide front line clerical support in a Primary or Nursery School.
• Respond to changes in procedures and IT systems.
• Ensure the effective day-to-day running of the school office.

Education

SCQF Level 4 incl English & Maths

Job description

Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 26 October 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 18 October 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC3 £25,604.23 to £26,786.83 (Pro rata)

Working Pattern: 24 Hours per week, Tuesday to Friday, 8:45am to 3:15pm, 39 weeks per year

Location: Colinsburgh Primary School, Colinsburgh

Purpose and Values of Education Directorate

The Education Directorate is committed to Improving Life Chances for All through a wide range of direct services which support our children, young people, families and the wider Fife community. Our approach to improvement is rooted in our core values: Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Equity which reflect the ethos, culture and practice principles of all staff across the directorate. We strive to ensure that our attitudes and behaviour reflect these core values in all our dealings with children, young people, their families, and the wider community in partnership with those who support them.

Job Details

We are looking for a highly skilled Clerical Assistant to provide front line clerical support in a Primary or Nursery School, acting as the focal point for staff and visitors. The postholder will be responsible for responding to changes in procedures and IT systems and for ensuring the effective day-to-day running of the school office. As a Clerical Assistant, you will work under the direction and supervision of the Headteacher or Admin Assistant/Coordinator.

A link to the role profile is included below, where you will find more information about the role, with specific reference to essential and desirable criteria for applicants.

Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements

You are required to have a minimum of 4 qualifications at SCQF level 4, including English and Maths (e.g. National 4, Standard Grades at General Level or O grades).

Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

Further Information

• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
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